How to pronounce attainment
Say it like uh-TAYN-munt. Attainment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN).
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- uh
- TAYN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attainment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of attainment
American and British speakers say attainment in essentially the same way: /əˈteɪnmənt/ in the US and /əˈteɪnmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TAYN-munt.
What does attainment mean?
- The act of attaining; the act of arriving at or reaching; the act of obtaining by effort or exertion.“My attainment of proficiency in German was due to years upon years of study.”
- That which is attained, or obtained by exertion.
Where does attainment come from?
From attain + -ment; compare Old French ataignement.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with attainment
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Questions about saying attainment
How do you pronounce attainment?
Say uh-TAYN-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈteɪnmənt/. In British English it is /əˈteɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attainment?
Attainment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN). Broken into parts: uh · TAYN · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say attainment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈteɪnmənt/ and the British form is /əˈteɪnmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.